172: It was set up

A peak twelfth stage facing off against a peak thirteenth stage is something unheard of in the Inner Realm, seemingly only achievable by the legendary "Initial."

However, now that Qingyang had broken through to the peak twelfth stage and had already begun to suppress and fight that peak thirteenth stage expert, the remaining experts who hadn't moved all widened their eyes in terror.

A few hours later, as Qingyang and Blood Dragon finished their battles one after another and, without hesitation, charged towards the other combinations of early thirteenth stage experts, Jin Hua and Jin Sheng, the two brothers, were already beyond shocked.

Facing several early thirteenth stage experts, Qingyang and Blood Dragon fought in a crushing manner.

"Collect the spoils of war, and retreat!" After the battle ended, Qingyang quickly ordered Jin Hua and Jin Sheng in the distance.

However, what Qingyang didn't know was that as everyone quickly headed towards the North Faction, the experts who had been hiding in the shadows at the site of the battle all appeared with solemn expressions.

"They can actually fight across stages. Could it be that the combat power of this faction of theirs can rival the 'Initial'?"

A man with blue hair and green eyes, who was at the forefront, said softly.

His strength was unfathomable. He wore a silver battle armor, and on his chest, the words "Xi Ze City City Lord" were actually written.

Just as this City Lord watched Qingyang and the others leave and was deep in thought, an energy fluctuation slowly emerged not far from him.

"Purple Light, greetings, City Lord Ze."

After saying this, this energy fluctuation also quickly disappeared, causing the eyes of the super experts around the Xi Ze City City Lord to narrow.

Yes, there are countless beings in the Inner Realm, but geniuses who can challenge those of higher stages are one in a hundred million.

Evidently, Qingyang and the others, in this battle, had finally entered the sights of the high-level officials of various factions.

...

Returning to the Flowing Land of the North Faction once again, it seemed that because the Thirty-Six Cities of the North Faction had communicated with each other, Qingyang and the others were able to travel unimpeded the entire way.

A month later, when Qingyang and the others saw the majestic city gates of Bei Guan City from afar, Qingyang finally relaxed.

Entering the city, Qingyang instructed Jin Sheng next to him: "You return to the Gatekeepers' Hall and let Blood Dragon continue to manage the Flowing Land with you."

Remember, the Flowing Land is our continuous source of resources, so there can be no mistakes. We will return to Yunding Palace first."

On the thousand-zhang-high city wall of Bei Guan City, a burly man wearing heavy armor and holding a combined saber was quietly watching Qingyang and the others quickly pass through the Bei Guan City gates and continue deeper into the Inner Realm.

It wasn't until Qingyang and the others had completely disappeared that the burly man said softly: "Purple Light, Purple Edge, what do you two think?"

Behind him, two people who also wore heavy armor and bore a four to five-point resemblance to the burly man exchanged glances.

Then, Purple Light, who had previously helped Qingyang and the others, chuckled and said: "Big Brother, you're too fond of talent. Our three brothers have been exploring the Inner Realm for so many years."

Big Brother, we know exactly what kind of person you are. Just give the order. No matter what, Qingyang belongs to our Bei Guan City faction, and no one can take him away."

To the side, Purple Edge, whose late fifteenth stage aura slightly trembled, gently poked Purple Light.

"Pay attention to your words. Big Brother is the City Lord. What kind of person? If the subordinates hear it, how will Big Brother continue to get by in the future? Isn't that right, Big Brother?"

At the very front, the City Lord who had governed Bei Guan City for three thousand years shook his head helplessly and quickly said.

"Their identities have been investigated and are clear. They appeared from the Flowing Land outside Donglin City, and they should be the newly emerged Fierce Beasts and Spirit User Organizations from Blue Star this time."

Their backgrounds are clean, so cultivate them vigorously. Second Brother, what is the most valuable thing in our Bei Guan City now?"

Hearing the question, Purple Light said without hesitation: "Needless to say, it's definitely the Precious Crystal Spring Mine. But this resource has always been under my management."

Big Brother, do you not love me anymore? You've changed, you've probably changed."

Having been together for thousands of years, all three brothers understood each other's nature well, so as the City Lord, the burly man named Purple Xuan, said with a light chuckle.

"What you two need to do now is to settle down and strive to break through to the sixteenth stage. As for the Precious Crystal Spring Mines, our three brothers snatched five of them back then. Let them manage one for you first to test the waters."

A genius who doesn't dare to be corrupt is not a good genius. Let's see how big their appetite is."

...

Yunding Palace.

After Qingyang and the others finally returned here, Qingyang immediately looked at Shidian.

"Why did you tell me that your ability to plunder others' lifespan didn't work in the Flowing Land? Don't tell me that those thirteenth stage experts,"

didn't have many days left to live, so there was no lifespan to plunder?"

Qingyang was extremely concerned about owing Shidian three thousand years of lifespan.

Hearing Qingyang's question, Shidian could only honestly say: "Meow~ No, no, I can only absorb the lifespan of beings below my own stage."

Their strength was too high, I couldn't absorb it, Big Brother."

Hearing Shidian's anxious explanation, Qingyang finally understood and slowly nodded, indicating that he knew.

Mao Qiu is now saturated with absorbing the energy of Bone Beasts, and its strength has finally reached the peak fourth stage during this time.

In the following days, Qingyang absorbed the energy of Bone Beasts while asking about the current situation of Blue Star.

According to Qingtian, this time, when Qingyang himself breaks through to the thirteenth stage and a full year has passed, he will directly return to Blue Star.

Therefore, asking about the current situation of Blue Star was naturally Qingyang's top priority.

In addition, Qingyang must also secure enough resources for Mao Qiu and the others during this time to ensure they can live worry-free in the Inner Realm for at least the next ten years, allowing everyone to settle down.

Only then can Qingyang return to Blue Star with peace of mind.

A few days later, when the newly divided resources from the Flowing Land were brought back to Yunding Palace by Blood Dragon, Blood Dragon also brought an exciting piece of news.

Jin Hua had become the representative miner for the Bei Guan City Five Ore Vein.

Precious Crystal Spring Mines, this was a business that even the Enforcer were envious of, but unexpectedly, Jin Hua, a gatekeeper, managed to get it.

Moreover, coincidentally, this Five Ore Vein was located somewhere tens of thousands of miles away from Yunding Palace.

Mining, this kind of thing, there's no fixed number. How many zhen crystal are reported is up to the person managing the mining of the treasured crystal mine.

So when Blood Dragon told Qingyang this news, Qingyang could already imagine the potential profits involved.

Everyone present heard Qingyang and Blood Dragon's conversation clearly.

And Mao Qiu, who currently had the lowest strength, immediately said excitedly after hearing the word "mining."

"Qing Yang, have you forgotten my race? Give me some time, as long as I grow up, I'll handle the mining."